Anti-ageing GIN claims to get rid of wrinkles as you drink

By Kirstin Buick

25 April 2016

Skin 'n tonic, anyone?

Anti-ageing gin is a thing -- and manufacturers claim it will rid you of your wrinkles, one G 'n T at a time. Anti-AGin (see what they did there?), is distilled with "ingestible collagen and 'age-defying' botanicals". Read more: From ‘placenta smoothies’ to cricket flour: the wacky ‘clean foods’ people are actually eating Anti-ageing expert from the TV show 10 Years Younger, Nicky-Hambleton Jones, helped specialty food and drink manufacturers Bompas & Parr with their creation. "The first of its kind, Anti-AGin is a marvellous gin that actually rejuvenates the skin while you drink!" he said.

Not only will the 40%-alcohol drink get rid of those wrinkles, manufacturers claim, but it will also heal sun-damage, help prevent scarring and smooth cellulite.

Read more: ‘It isn’t all in my head’: Healthy food makes me ill This is thanks to the "rejuvenating" properties of the liquor, which also contains chamomile, tea tree, nettle, witch-hazel and gotu kola. But before you rush out to the bottle store up the road -- this spirit is only available online here, and it will cost you a pretty penny. It retails for £34.99 (R730) for a 700 ml bottle.